Ken’s Pen Dear Bethany Family, This upcoming Reformation Day marks the 500th anniversary of an event that is often con-sidered a major catalyst of the Reformation. On October 31, 1517, a Roman Catholic monk named Martin Luther posted a document con-taining 95 theses to the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther’s theses presented deep concerns about unbiblical prac-tices within the church, which were repudiating the gospel itself. With courage and conviction, Luther and the reformers who came after him—men like Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin—stood unflinching in the face of ridicule and persecu-tion to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). The “Five Solas” of the Reformation show the huge importance of that time of gospel recovery in church history, reminding us that we too must be diligent to stand firm upon the pure gospel of God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Sola Scriptura, So-la Gratia, Sola Fide, Solus Christus, Soli Deo Gloria: We must be sure to be a people who stand under the authority and upon the firm foundation of Scripture alone. The Sacred Writ-ings are able to make one wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. We must be sure to be a people who boldly declare that a person is saved by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. And we must be sure to be a people who rejoice and declare that this infinitely extravagant gift of salvation in Christ, revealed in the pages of God’s Word, is solely to the eternal praise and glory of our thrice-holy and gracious God. The Reformation is as im-portant today as it was 500 years ago. As we think about these things, we should thank God for how He has moved in and through the lives of men like Martin Luther. We will watch the movie, Luther, in the Fellowship Hall, at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, October 29. (This film is rated PG-13. If you have questions about the reasons for this rating, you can find the in-formation on pluggedin.com.) Feel free to bring your supper if you wish to eat during the movie. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This film is a well-done presentation of Luther’s life, and I’m sure we will find it a blessing to view it together.

Soli Deo Gloria! Ken ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Special Showing of Film, Luther, in our Fellowship Hall, at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 29!

Children’s Catechism Class, in the Church Library,

4:15 p.m.—5:15 p.m. Fridays, October 20, 27,

and November 3. _________________________________________________________________________

Seventh-Annual Missions Festival, in Fellowship Hall,

Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12!

Look for a detailed schedule in the next issue of “The Bethany Blueprint.”

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WELCOME, NEW MEMBER! Joel Mawia

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NEWS + NOTES =

Marty Caffee; Ann Faurest; Stuart/Lauren Johnson; Jim/Linda Nelson; Lt. Col. Gerald E./Ruth Rutledge; and Ronald/Roberta Walker have contributed gifts to our “I Love Bethany” fund in memory of Evelyn Rutledge. Additionally, Marty Caffee has given “I Love Bethany” gifts in memory of Ellis Blanton and Reba Reasor. ___________________________________________________________________________________

October 18, 2017, is the 95th birthday of Dr. Eugene I. Enlow—who served as Bethany’s eighth pastor, between 1951 and 1964, and later on as one of our church’s interim pastors as well. His birth-day cards may be addressed to Dr. En-low c/o Episcopal Church Home, 7504 Westport Road, C-7, Louisville, KY 40222. Although his family celebration was held October 14, he would very much love to hear from you at any time. _________________________________

Bethany is currently creating a new church directory because it has been a while since we published our last one, and there are many new members to be added. We will take pictures of all members—in the Li-brary—following Morning Worship on Oc-tober 22 and 29. Just choose the Sunday that you prefer, and then show up! Please contact Shannon Vickery, at shanvickery@gmail.com, with questions.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, October 18 6:30 p.m.-Nursery/Mission Friends/Bethany Kids/BSM (Bethany Student Ministry) 6:30-Adult Prayer Mtg. Thursday, October 19 8 a.m.-Men’s Bible Study (Church Parlor) 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.- Mother’s Day Out (MDO) 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.-Bethany Friendship Quilters Friday, October 20 4:15-5:15 p.m.-Children’s Catechism Class (Library) Sunday, October 22 8:45 a.m.-Prayer at the Altar 9:15-Sunday School 10:30-Morning Worship 12:30 p.m.-Korean Church 4:15-Adult Worship Choir Rehearsal 6:30-Disciple Connect (DC) Groups Tuesday, October 24 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MDO Wednesday, October 25 6:30 p.m.-Nursery/Mission Friends/Bethany Kids/BSM 6:30-Adult Prayer Mtg. Thursday, October 26 8 a.m.-Men’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MDO 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.-Quilters Friday, October 27 4:15-5:15 p.m.-Children’s Catechism Class (Library) Sunday, October 29 8:45 a.m.-Prayer at the Altar 9:15-Sunday School 10:30-Morning Worship 12:30 p.m.-Korean Church 4:15-Adult Worship Choir Practice 6:30-Special showing of the Luther movie (FH) Tuesday, October 31, 500th Anniversary of Reformation Day! 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MDO Wednesday, November 1 6:30 p.m.-Nursery/Mission Friends/Bethany Kids/BSM 6:30-Adult Prayer Mtg. Thursday, November 2 8 a.m.-Men’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MDO 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.-Quilters

October 18, 2017

Volume 53, Issue 15

2319 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205 Phone: 502-452-2681 www.bethanylouisville.com

And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands

for the good work (Nehemiah 2:18).

AT A GLANCE: Weekly Budget Needs $4,625.00

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017

Weekly Budget Offering $5,102.00

Designated Offering $1,681.00

Attendance: Sunday School 72 / Morning Worship 93

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017

Weekly Budget Offering $7,006.38

Designated Offering $ 175.00

Attendance: Sunday School 63 / Morning Worship 103 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Given to “I Love Bethany” $ 380.00

“I Love Bethany” Fund Balance $7,631.73

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017

Weekly Budget Offering $6,803.24

Designated Offering $ 560.00

Attendance: Sunday School 65 / Morning Worship 87 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rise Up and Shine for your light has come. Season of Prayer and Eliza Broadus

Offering for Kentucky State Missions: Bethany’s total so far this year = $902.

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